Virtual Keyboard (VKB) for Windows
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1. Virtual Keyboard VKB for Windows User Manual Table of Contents PRATER Oise cakes co sicie EE ides 3 DISCLAIMER 8s5ss seetieini i ie ee eR a RO E E R 3 TRADEMARK Sesi g5i05i 54 2053 Sulyed dolce Shed seater iat E es Sedu a a E 3 Se IC cake C1 2 BB ener re iene ey ieee Tat etfs DROVE Pray eh ene int ery RT MIU RT yy rcer Tre cto br nTrey etre ee ner ey eer 4 YOUR VIRTUAL KEYBOARD ia3 e cccsvsesestevsctSevadsdvadveviev iis issue E E E E A E E EEEE 4 INSTALLING THE VIRTUAL KEYBOARD DRIVER ON WINDOWG ccccscesesesesseseseeeessesseees 5 Connecting the Vimal Keyboard neiaie en s O S 7 BATTERY LEVEL enunoaninenna cei nA RAN ils AR ees cde eee 8 PROJECTION INTENSITY ccccccsccsssescscscesesescsececsesssessesesecsesssssecsesecsesssssecsecessesssasessesessessessaeeecesseens 8 KEY CHICKS ss ecctcetics acetate EE hv aedstoestachel assesses ee 8 Retry m a C onnecioN ecien a A A 8 POPO MIOS cunin R ath wasad iietea Ieaee brane dessa wmasseeniads 9 SENSITIVITY o cccccscscscccscscscscscscscscscscsessssvsssssvsvsvavsvscscsesesesesesesesesesecscsesesevsvsvsvsvssscsvsvanscececseseseeesecsavees 9 RESET lO DEFAULT oreren Ear reeek ea E EEEa EEEE ARS TAE EEEE EES EEEo ES RR En i 9 TIMEOUTS peronai aaa ai a aeaa E Ea E a A E EEEE EIEEE ERAON 9 AntoRepeat C Naraci S ar T O 10 Special Shon C UTS cinne ean NEE E 11 aS ea seusiaioctinaasnis E EO 12 THE VIRTUAL KEYBOARD STATUS ICON oieeeecccccccccccccscscscsssesesesescscscsescsesescssseecscesess2. 2 Seconds Repeat Rate Figure 4 AutoRepeat Page The AutoRepeat feature employed by the VKB Driver allows the system to automatically repeat a key that is being pressed for more than the Initial Delay Period at the Key Repetition Interval Virtual Keyboard for Windows User Manual Rev 1 1 10 Special Short Cuts Ce rt lx VKB Properties AutoRepeat Connection Short Cuts About Fn 1 thru Fn 0 F1 thru F10 Fr lt Right4 rrow gt Inc Projection Fn lt LeftArrow gt Dec Projection Fn lt UpA rrow gt Page Up Fn lt DownArrow gt Page Down Figure 5 Short Cuts Page The Short Cuts Page displays the Virtual Keyboard s special combination keys which may be accessed without exiting the application you may be working with Virtual Keyboard for Windows User Manual Rev 1 1 sils The About Page VKB Properties AutoRepeat Connection Short Cuts About WKE Inc Virtual Keyboard Driver Version 3 1 Virtual Keyboard Version Id 06 Status 0 Copyright 2002 2003 All rights reserved Figure 6 About Page The About Page displays the Virtual Keyboard Driver s software version as well as the software version of the Virtual Keyboard If you have encountered and are reporting a problem please relay information displayed on this page Virtual Keyboard for Windows User Manual Rev 1 1 12 CAT Notepad 2 5 x File Edit Form
3. VKB tab check the Enable VKB box to enable the driver and press the button causing the icon to appear in the System Icon Tray VKE Not Connected a x Connection Short Cuts About VKB Properties AutoRepeat JV Enable VKB Battery Level Projection Intensity C Low C Med High Sound Affects v PC JV Virtual Keyboard Figure 1 VKB Main Page Virtual Keyboard for Windows User Manual Rev 1 1 we Battery Level The battery level gives you the level of the battery in the Virtual Keyboard allowing you time to recharge it Once detected a Low Battery indicator will flash in your System Icon Tray See Indicators Projection Intensity Selecting the button for Low Med or High to adjust the intensity of the projected keyboard to your liking Key Clicks The system has been setup to emit a keyclick when pressing a key The keyclick may be emitted by your computer and or the Virtual Keyboard Modifying a Connection VKE Not Connected a x Connection Short Cuts About VKE Properties AutoRepeat V Enable VKB Battery Level m Projection Intensity C Low C Med High Sound Affects Jv PC IV Virtual Keyboard Figure 2 Modifying a connection The Virtual Keyboard Driver has been setup to communicate with the Virtual Keyboard via COM1 If needed you may cha
4. at Help Bome text to demonstrate VKB s Virtual Keyboard capabilities Includes UPPERCASE lower case and of course the punction marks A amp etc and the Autorepeat featur eeeeeeeeeeeeee Open any application and start typing Virtual Keyboard for Windows User Manual Rev 1 1 Ee The Virtual Keyboard Status Icon When active the VKB icon is displayed upon encountering one of the following problems Fix the problem and the icon will disappear Message Cause Action Not Connected Eih The Virtual Keyboard Driver cannot communicate with the Virtual Keyboard Check that the Virtual Keyboard Accessory is on Check that the cable is inserted on both sides correctly Check that the proper connection has been selected in the Connections Page Ensure that another application is not using the port shine or some other source of direct light Low Battery The Virtual Keyboard e Recharge the Accessory s battery is Virtual Keyboard low Accessory Too Much Light The area of the e Move the Virtual projected keyboard is Keyboard exposed to direct sun Accessory Virtual Keyboard for Windows User Manual Rev 1 1 14 General Maintenances and Safety Laser Safety Classification The Virtual Keyboard is certified as a Class 1 Laser Enclosure This means that the laser emission is completely eye safe under any conditions Nevertheless one should avoid sta
5. cscscsesens 14 General ire Ce ey oats oer 15 LASER SAFETY CLASSIFICATION u c ccccccsssssscsescscscscscscscscsesessssssvsvsssvsvsvavscscseecsesesesecscscscscscseaens 15 IMICRO lt S WITCH o3 3 lt 35scSescsescactesicasve E e E 15 GENERAL MAINTENANCE sieca acaid iaaa a aaa aaia iaia Na 15 Toone hoo iT sa T casgimmsndgenrsesdneunaanions 16 BOSOM ICAL ONG oniar a 17 Virtual Keyboard for Windows User Manual Rev 1 1 spa Introduction Congratulations on choosing the VKB Virtual Keyboard for Windows 98 Windows 2000 Windows XP and Windows NT systems So throw away that old clunky keyboard free up valuable desk space and put an end to sticky keys Please take a few minutes to review the simple operating instructions in order to get the most out of your keyboard Disclaimer The manufacturer shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this material This document contains proprietary information which is protected by international patent applications and copyright All rights reserved No part of this document may be photocopied reproduced or translated without prior written consent of the manufacturer The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or change The manufacturer also reserves the right to cha
6. ctor to charger Vbat Gnd Software Compatibility MS Windows 98 2000 NT XP PalmOS Mechanical amp Dimensions Approximately 35 x 92 x 25 mm Environmental Weight 90 gram Temperature operation 10 35 C Temperature storage 10 75 C Certification amp Safety EMC per CE EN 55024 55022 EN 61000 3 2 3 3 Laser safety IEC 60825 1 Class 1 laser enclosure Certification will be completed prior to commercial introduction Virtual Keyboard for Windows User Manual Rev 1 1 24 Fo
7. fects on your PC have not been enabled Enable Sound affects on the PC s device driver My keyboard is turned on but no image appears Device is not charged Charge device Device is overheated Move device to a cooler location and wait a few minutes Device is not resting on a firm flat surface Reposition device to a firm surface and verify that the micro switch is fully depressed Micro switch stuck Clean micro switch Virtual Keyboard for Windows User Manual Rev 1 1 16 Specifications Keyboard Light source Red diode laser Projector Keyboard layout 63 key full sized QWERTY layout Keyboard size 295 x 95mm projected keyboard size Keyboard position 60mm from VKB unit Projection surface Non reflective opaque flat surface Visibility Good contrast up to 600 lux ambient illumination Keystroke Ambient illumination Works under all standard indoor Sensor illuminations up to 600 lux Detection rate Up to 400 characters per minute Detection algorithm Multiple keystroke support Effective keystroke Approximately 2mm Operating surface Any firm flat surface with no protrusions greater than 1mm Electrical Power source Integrated rechargeable lithium ion battery Voltage 3 6 Volts Battery capacity gt 120 minutes continuous typing Interface RS 232 Serial Interface Connector to PDA Rx Tx Gnd Conne
8. file Locate and run the self extracting WinVKB_V lt xxx gt exe file Double click on the file amp WinYKB ol xi File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Back gt fy Qsearch Gyrolders lt 4 AS OS XK wa Eee Address E Wwkbsrvvkb Software Wink Po Norton Antivirus 7 xa ee Modified a 2 071 KB Application 10 Feb 04 13 32 Vin PrE m Windows Manual pdf 114KB Adobe Acrobat Doc 23 Jul 03 13 54 EB virtual Keyboard for Windows Manual doc 200KB DN Microsoft Word 14 Jul 03 16 43 x Type Application Size 2 02 MB 2 02 MB GE Local intranet h and follow the Installation program instructions Virtual Keyboard for Windows User Manual Rev 1 1 ai Win EB Vic ce mL Damai Fois Upon completion you may access the driver via Start gt Programs gt VKB or via the short cut on your desktop in the form of an icon gt Virtual Keyboard for Windows User Manual Rev 1 1 6 Connecting the Virtual Keyboard e Using the provided cable connect the Virtual Keyboard to your PC e Place the Virtual Keyboard Accessory on a flat surface e Press the button on the Virtual Keyboard Accessory causing a projected keyboard to appear e Double click on the VKB icon to run it it will start and place itself in the System Icon Tray at the bottom right corner of your screen e Double click the icon in the tray and ensure that the settings are correct e Under the
9. nge the specifications without notice Trademarks Windows 98 Windows 2000 Windows NT and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation PalmOS is registered trademarks of Palm Inc VKB Virtual Keyboard is a registered trademark of VKB Inc Virtual Keyboard for Windows User Manual Rev 1 1 cee Getting Started Your Virtual Keyboard Unpack and inspect your Virtual Keyboard Be sure to charge the keyboard for at least 2 hours before first use Place the Virtual Keyboard on a flat surface and press the On Off button located on the upper left side of the accessory When turning on the unit a keyboard image is projected on the surface Notice that the keyboard image is the basic English keyboard including 4 Arrow keys 1 Control 2 Shift keys 1 Alt and a VKB dedicated Fn key A two color LED located at the top of the unit reflects the active status of the Virtual Keyboard where Color Status Cause Action Green Keyboard is active Blinking Red The Virtual Keyboard e Recharge the Accessory s battery is Virtual low Keyboard Accessory Solid Red The area of the e Move the projected keyboard is Virtual exposed to direct sun Keyboard shine or some other Accessory source of direct light Virtual Keyboard for Windows User Manual Rev 1 1 ils Installing the Virtual Keyboard Driver on Windows The VKB Driver is distributed as a self extracting compressed
10. nge this selecting from a list of the detected ports Virtual Keyboard for Windows User Manual Rev 1 1 a8 Properties Connection Short Cuts About VKB Properties AutoRepeat m Sensitivity 10 Reset To Defaut m Time Outs Auto Off 1 Minute Projection 4 Minutes Figure 3 Properties Page Sensitivity As part of the Virtual Keyboard s detection mechanism a Sensitivity setting is employed The default value for this parameter is 10 however you may need to adjust this for optimal use If you are experiencing missing keys try lowering the sensitivity If you are experiencing extra keys try raising the sensitivity Reset To Default Pressing this button will cause the Virtual Keyboard revert to its Sensitivity default factory setting Timeouts To conserve the battery the Virtual Keyboard has 2 timeouts which you may set to your liking When a period exceeding the Projection Timeout has elapsed without typing on the keyboard the projection will automatically turn off Pressing anywhere will cause the keyboard to be projected unless an additional period of time exceeding the Auto Off Time Out has elapsed If this occurs press the button on the Virtual Keyboard to turn it on Virtual Keyboard for Windows User Manual Rev 1 1 9 AutoRepeat Characters Connection Short Cuts About VKB Properties AutoRepeat JV Enable AutoRepeat Initial Delay
11. ring directly into the keyboard projection beam in order to avoid any eye discomfort Micro switch The device is equipped with a micro switch which disables the Virtual Keyboard functionality when the device is picked up Do not attempt to defeat this micro switch General Maintenance 1 Avoid touching the black windows covering the detection hardware on the side of the device 2 Never touch the keyboard projection element 3 Avoid exposing the keyboard to moisture or extreme temperatures 4 If the black windows become dirty clean only with a soft lint free dry cloth Do not use any solvents or cleaners 5 Do not disassemble or try to touch the inside of the device 6 Do not attempt to charge the device with a different charger than the one provided by VKB Virtual Keyboard for Windows User Manual Rev 1 1 15 Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Corrective action My keyboard is connected but little or no keys are being detected The detection sensitivity is too high Lower the detection sensitivity setting and try again When typing multiple and or erroneous keys are displayed in addition to those I have pressed The detection sensitivity setting is too low Raise the detection sensitivity setting and try again Device is not resting on a firm flat surface Reposition device to a firm surface My computer doesn t emit typewriter sounds when pressing a key Sound af
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